Duties vary, but generally safety officer oversees the planning, creation and implementation of the occupational health and safety program of a company. Duties include administrative, supervisory and hands-on tasks. Minimum 5 years experience in Construction and Health and Safety, At least 2 years Middle East Experience (preferred, but not essential)

o The Safety officer designs a safety program consistent with the company requirements that sets up processes to reduce accidents and work-related injurieso The Safety Officer designs procedures and forms for internal reporting of compliance with safety procedures as well as program violations, curative steps, accidents and injuries. He also maintains Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)o The Safety Officer analyzes workforce accidents and injuries to determine where process changes, communication or training needs improvement. Develops and manages reports for company management. He also recommends and implements program changes where necessaryo Conducts regular safety audits including the inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations and policyo Complete accident reports and conduct accident investigationso Ensure all personnel wear their personal protective equipment (PPE)o Oversee all subcontractors and contractorso Inspect power tools and heavy equipment